Sensory
Scientist - Downers Grove, Illinois - Food Science Consu
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Sara Lee
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Not Specified
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Research
Marketing
QA - Quality Control
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Required
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Not Specified
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Base
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N/A
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Required
Travel:
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Up to 25%
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Other
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US-IL-Chicago
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Employee
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Full-Time
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Not Specified
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Not Specified
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Industry:
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Food
Manufacturing
Consumer Products
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7507606
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Position Summary:
This position provides Sensory Research and Guidance leadership for all Sara
Lee Retail and Foodservice Businesses through extensive knowledge of all functions of the sensory program
(descriptive, discrimination, shelf life, and consumer guidance) and highly
proficient food science understanding of both frozen and refrigerated bakery
and meat goods. Primarily functions autonomously and provides training,
mentoring and development of subordinate sensory staff positions. Is
recognized by ISP and R&D as a critical sensory resource and is sought
out for recommendations about how sensory insights will impact a business
decision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Partner/Functional Lead: Serves as respected sensory resource for all portfolio activities
(innovation, margin enhancements, quality improvements, health and wellness,
etc.). Acts as a business partner and sensory specialist for at least
one major product category or brand (e.g. meat products/Jimmy Dean) and/or is
responsible for leading daily activities (staff training, scheduling, client
education, etc.) and methods advancement for 1-2 sensory functions (e.g.
discrimination and/or Research Guidance Testing). Provides direction
and guidance based on the Sara Lee Product Testing Guidelines to ensure
robustness of research balanced with appropriate use of resources. Add strategic
value as a Business Partner in conjunction with ISP, providing
cross-functional support to project teams by designing, executing, analyzing,
and reporting results of all Sensory test types (shelf life, discrimination,
descriptive and consumer guidance testing). Develops recommendations
and next steps based on results and overall project business
objectives. Is sought out as a critical sensory resource and is a
driving force at team meetings with staff from Product Development,
Marketing, ISP, Packaging, Process Engineering, Procurement, Engineering,
Regulatory, Legal and Sales.
Department Leadership: Mentors lower staff level
positions for technical, business and professional development. Serves as a
key resource for subordinates to ensure they understand best practices,
protocols and sensory procedures. Designs and executes research
(Research-on-Research) to advance internal and external methods and
procedures. Works with Director to make recommendations to Senior Management
about program process improvements and new methods implementation. Prepares
and maintains budgets concerning areas of responsibility.
Advancement of the Field: Works with more senior sensory staff to advance the tools, methods, analysis and
business applications of sensory functions. For a sensory functional
area, they must design, execute and interpret internal analytical sensory and
external consumer methods development
(Research-on Research) in order to implement test methodologies that create a
competitive advantage for Sara Lee brands. Integrates best in class sensory
methods with the latest advances in statistics and market research.
Ensures that methods development enhances the process flows in the Sara Lee
Product Testing Guidelines. Should have respected, active membership in a key
external organization (ASTM, IFT, Pangborn, Sensometrics, etc) as
appropriate, as well as strong partnerships with recognized industry experts
and key external training and development. Also needs to be
responsible for following one key technical journal or research area of
interest to department (e.g. scaling methods), relating back to the
department technical opportunities for methods growth.
Communication and Technology Capabilities: Demonstrates commendable
oral (presentation, meetings) and written communication skills. Solid
proficiency in use of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Must have solid skills and understanding of
statistical design and analysis and the ability to analyze data in Excel
Statistics and SPSS or SAS. Knowledge of Compusense
software desired. Must know how to use and apply Design of Experiments
and Multivariate Analysis techniques.
Application of Food Science and Engineering Knowledge to Sensory Design and
Application: Has solid proven knowledge of food systems as it relates to
basic food science, food processing, food chemistry and food
engineering. Must have advanced food development understanding in order
to ensure appropriateness of design, execution and interpretation of both analytical
and consumer sensory testing. Must be aware of emerging food science
trends and issues and anticipate how those will impact project objectives and
subsequent sensory and ISP testing. Must be able to ask R&D
questions about food processing/development and how food design will impact
the sensory and consumer perception of the prototypes and final product. Must
consider these factors into sensory test design parameters.
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B.S. in Sensory, Food Science with 10+ years of experience OR
M.S., Ph.D. in Sensory, Food Science, or related field with 5-7 years of Sensory experience preferred.
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Solid knowledge of Statistical design and statistical software a
must.
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Extensive experience in all aspects of analytical and objective
sensory is essential.
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Cross functional training in Market Research is desired.
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This job requires proven project management and communication
skills.
Each and every day, Sara
Lee (NYSE: SLE) delights millions of consumers and customers around the
world. The company has one of the world's best-loved and leading portfolios
with its innovative and trusted food and beverage brands, including Ball
Park, Douwe Egberts,
Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee and Senseo.
Collectively, our brands generate nearly $11 billion in annual net sales.
Sara Lee has approximately 33,000 employees in its continuing operations
worldwide. Please visit www.saralee.com
for the latest news and in-depth information about Sara Lee and its brands.
At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as
individuals. That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you
ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation
and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll
always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara
Lee, the difference is you.
The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with
comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features
that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term
disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
An Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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